Payroll Data Analyst
BAE Systems
Sterling, VA · Posted October 23, 2026
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among payroll and timekeeping clerks is little observed so far. Measured exposure for payroll and timekeeping clerks: 5% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
BAE Systems has filed 2 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 174 workers, most recently March 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
We are expanding our team: As a Payroll Data Analyst, you will ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing, analyze payroll data, and support process improvements. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, technically savvy, and experienced in payroll systems and data analysis.